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SA58 EWR

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

112,089 mi
Last recorded112,089 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA58 EWR
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 112,089 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 111,058 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 109,905 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 107,986 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 105,857 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 100,823 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 100,823 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 94,884 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 86,716 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 73,536 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 65,153 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 54,972 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 46,899 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 42,429 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 42,246 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 32,603 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?

Based on 2,634,551 MOT tests across 296,598 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
7,022
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
296,598
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,003
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,822
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,522
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,705
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SA58 EWR is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2008 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 73,016 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Sportage fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 16,003 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SA58 EWR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sportage typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 18 years old, this Kia Sportage is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SA58 EWR registered?

SA58 EWR is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 12 September 2008.

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